British Coins

2015 Two Pound Coin – Magna Carta - 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta. The Reverse, by John Bergdahl, shows King John signing the Magna Carta. The Obverse show a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

2016 Queen’s Beasts – Gold 1oz Lion of England - The crowned golden lion of England has been on the Royal Arms since Edward IV (1461-1483).

785-792 Penny – Offa - The coins of King Offa are known for their quality and artistic content, and this exceptional silver penny is a great example. It was struck around 785-792 (maybe 793) at the London mint of moneyer Eadhun.

1070 Penny – William I (William the Conqueror) Canopy Type - 1070 Penny - William I (William the Conqueror) Canopy Type

1919 KN Penny – George V - During WWI the Royal Mint used private mints to help with production. This Penny was minted at the Kings Norton Metal Co., Birmingham (used in 1918 and 1919). The mint mark was 'KN'.

1839 Gold Sovereign Proof - 1839 Gold Sovereign Proof minted by the Royal Mint in London. First (Small) Head by William Wyon. Some variations but all 1839 proofs are expensive.

1892 Gold Sovereign Sydney – Victoria - The Obverse shows Queen Victoria's Jubilee Head by Sir Thomas Brock.

1911 Gold Sovereign Canada - 1911 Gold Sovereign minted at the Canadian Mint. A small ‘C’ just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced at the Ottawa Mint.

1968 Gold Sovereign - The last of the Mary Gillick sovereigns. This is the second issue, with BRITT OMN removed and there is courser graining on the edge.

2018 Gold Sovereign Proof - A special mint mark celebrating the 65th sapphire anniversary was added to the reverse. Queen Elizabeth II's fifth portrait is on obverse.